"Accept that all of us can be hurt, that all of us can and surely will at times fail. Other vulnerabilities, like being embarrassed or risking love, can be terrifying, too. I think we should follow a simple rule: if we can take the worst, take the risk."

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Joyce Brothers

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Joyce Brothers was a pioneering psychologist and author, known for her insights on love and relationships, which transformed public understanding of emotional well-being.

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